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Professionals gathered for the 2026 AI in Hiring Symposium last Tuesday, holding a day-long, in depth discussion on the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence during the hiring process from both the employer and applicant's points of view.

During the first half of the Symposium, keynote speakers Hilke Schellmann and Ifeoma Ajunwa presented on AI's objectivity when selecting candidates, the risks of discrimination within AI's logic, historical management patterns and more. The afternoon featured industry and student panels, giving attendees an inside view on what AI hiring in 2026 looks like from both an employer and a student's point of view.

As we go into the future, keeping a pulse on the impact of AI becomes increasingly important, and events like this one play a key role in doing so. Remember to always stay curious!

#AI #ThinkAndDo #Hiring #HRTech

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A new Data Science School of Distinction banner has gone up at the Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy! From 2025 to 2026, Shannon Hardy, a Math teacher at the Academy, participated in our yearlong "The Why of Statistics" professional development cohort, led by Emily Hector.

This cohort supported teachers of grades 9-12 in building their own data fluency while creating classroom-ready activities that develop students’ critical thinking with data. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative lesson design and real-world data investigations, the teachers explored ways to enhance their students' statistical thinking, data science skills, bias recognition and more.

#DataScience #DataAnalytics #LearningAndDevelopment #EdTech

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AI at NC State

With help from the Wolfpack, DSA developed the AI at NC State website, a central hub for AI resources and guidance on campus. Explore a range of AI tools, resources and guidance designed to support and enhance your teaching, learning, research and work.

“I would encourage any NC State student curious about data science and AI to take a DSA class. The courses are approachable and focus less on heavy technical pressure and more on building a clear understanding of data science and AI concepts. It’s a great way to explore the field while developing both technical and problem-solving skills.”

Rommie Alsaidi

Business Analytics, North Carolina State University